In this weekend workshop, we will spend one full day dyeing with acid dyes and one full day with natural dyes.

Ever wanted to dye your own yarn? Or wondered what the difference is between natural dyes and chemical dyes? Have you been afraid to DIY at home? Instead of doing it yourself, why not DIT — do it together — with me as your teacher and helper?

Join us at Sheep to Shawl Studio for a weekend learn-to-dye workshop! In this two & a half day, hands-on sessions we will cover everything from preparing yarn for dyeing, planning and mixing colors, working with mordants and additives, and all of the basics steps to create your own custom colored yarns. I will teach you some of my custom techniques & tips that require fewer specialty tools that many of the popular techniques out there today, and we’ll talk about how you can do small dye-batches at home, safely.

After the weekend you will go home with 4, original skeins of yarn dyed in your choice of colors. All are welcome – whether you’re just starting out, or you’re an experienced dyer, feel free to join us for a weekend of fun and inspiration. – Indie Dyer Donna Druchunas

Meals

Thursday

Drop off your yarn when you arrive (4 Skeins included with workshop). Tie up your yarns with figure 8 ties and soak two overnight for Friday dyeing workshop. Prepare sample strings (yarn) for the weekend. 6pm: Introduction talk (30 minutes)

Friday: Acid Dyes

10am: Semi Solid Skeins

Set up pots for first batch of dyeing. Choose and mix colors for each pot. Heat up yarn to 100degF. Add dye to pot. 1 hour — watch slideshow. Check temperature. Add acid to pot. Raise temperature. Check if water is clear. Cool and rinse yarn.

Lunch 12:30pm – 2pm

2pm: Tie dye yarn in Pots

Set up pots for second batch of dyeing. Tie up skeins for patterning. Choose and mix colors for each pot. Heat up yarn to 100degF. Add dye to pot. Check temperature. Add acid to pot. Raise temperature. Check if water is clear. Remove tie dye material. Add second color and soak. Cool and rinse yarn. 5-6pm: Prep materials for natural dye class for next day (some dye materials need to soak overnight, etc). Tie up your yarns with figure 8 ties and soak two overnight for Friday dyeing workshop. ——–

2pm: Hot colors (orange, red, pink) from plants & bugs Set up pots for second batch of dyeing. Choose and mix colors for each pot. Add mordant and dye. Heat up yarn. Check temperature. Add acid to pot. Raise temperature. Check if water is clear. Cool and rinse yarn.

Sunday:

Finish up & head home Cool and rinse yarn. Pick up your dry yarns, and head out for a day of sightseeing or start your journey home.

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Your choice of lodging is on your own. We have many places to stay in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. B&B, Cabins, Air B&B, Camping, & a couple nice hotels. Please look below with a few of our suggestion. *** Are suggested stays.

Check in is May 28th & Checkout May 31st Sunday morning (3 nights) or Monday June 1st, 2020. Up to you.

The Northeast Kingdom is the heart of Northern Vermont – far away from fast paced city living. It may be easy to get here – Interstate 91 (exit 25 and 26) is just minutes away – but once off the beaten path the N.E.K. enjoys a quieter, more peaceful way of life. Northern Vermont has a long standing tradition of pride in aesthetic beauty. Even shopping is an old world experience as the Kingdom’s landscape is dotted with unique local businesses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cancellations” tab_id=”1580522408850-b1dcd3ba-fbbc”][vc_row_inner rt_row_style=”global-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]

Cancellation Policy

The $295 workshop fee is non-refundable.

All cancellations must be in writing. Email is acceptable.

Cancellation does not necessarily result in a partial refund.

Cancellations within 60 days of start date of event may result in a partial refund (1/2) only if the space is filled.

There is no refund for cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start date of the event.

If attendee is reimbursed through insurance, Sheep to Shawl,LLC will not process an additional refund.